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Latest News from Jamestown NY

The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.

JCC Fall 2023 Nursing Program Application Now Open

January 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College’s Fall 2023 Nursing program application is now open. Students interested in applying must do so by February 1. JCC’s Nursing degree can be completed on the college’s campuses in Jamestown and Olean. Coursework and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, National Council of State Boards for Licensure, Nursing Schools Almanac

National Comedy Center Receives Artifacts from Carolines Comedy Club

January 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The National Comedy Center will be receiving and displaying artifacts from Carolines Comedy Club. It was announced in December that the New York City club would not renew its lease after 30 years of presenting stand-up comedy and was closing its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Billy Crystal, Caroline Hirsch, Carolines Comedy Club, Chris Rock, Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, Journey Gunderson, Margaret Cho, National Comedy Center, Robin Williams

Three Involved in Home Invasion Arraigned, Sent to Jail

December 30, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The three people involved in a violent home invasion in the City of Jamestown have been arraigned in City Court. Jamestown Police said William Buckley, Joneece Talley, and Joshua Ryan were arraigned Thursday, December 29. Buckley was sent to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Jail, City of Jamestown, Home Invasion, Jamestown City Court, Jamestown Police, Joneece Talley, Joshua Ryan, William Buckley

City Council President Dolce Reflects On A ‘Very Challenging’ 2022

December 30, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce said 2022 was a "very challenging year" in his year-end remarks. Dolce, speaking at the December 19 Council meeting, said deciding how to allocate the $28 million in American Rescue Plan funds the city … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, Chadakoin River, Jamestown City Council, Tony Dolce

Federal Prosecutors Looking Into Finances of Congressman-elect George Santos

December 30, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Federal prosecutors are looking into the finances and financial disclosures of Republican Congressman-elect George Santos after he admitted to fabricating significant parts of his resume. The federal probe marks a potentially serious turn for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: George Santos, House Ethics Committee, Joe Sempolinski, Nick LaLota

NYS’ Minimum Wage Goes Up Saturday, December 31

December 30, 2022 By WRFA Radio 3 Comments

New York State's minimum wage goes up this Saturday, December 31. Workers outside of New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County will see an increase by $1.00 per hour, from $13.20 to $14.20. Additionally, the minimum wage for home care … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Home care aides, Kathy Hochul, Minimum Wage, New York State Department of Labor, New York State Division of the Budget, Roberta Reardon

End of Year, New Year’s Day Hikes Planned in WNY

December 30, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Several hikes are planned for the end of the year and start of the New Year around Western New York. The Audubon Community Nature Center will hold a guided winter hike from 10:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday, December 31. The hike will give … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, First Day Hikes, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation

Senior Citizen Injured in Home Invasion Robbery in Jamestown, Five Arrested

December 29, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A senior citizen was injured in a home invasion in the city of Jamestown that resulted in the arrest of five people. Jamestown Police say two people broke into a city residence early Monday evening, tied up a 73-year old woman to a chair, held her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cameron Strasser, City of Jamestown, Home Invasion, Jamestown Police, Joneece Talley, Joshua Ryan, Ryan Gifford, William Buckley

Congressman-Elect Nick Langworthy Holds Ceremonial Swearing-In Event at Pine Valley Central School

December 29, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman-Elect Nick Langworthy returned to his alma mater of Pine Valley Central School for a ceremonial swearing in event Wednesday evening. Langworthy stood with his young daughter, Madeline, as Chautauqua County Court Judge Dave Foley led … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 23rd Congressional District, David Foley, House Energy and Commerce Committee, Nick Langworthy, Pine Valley Central School

Rep. Sempolinski Reflects on Highlights of His Tenure in Congress

December 29, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Representative Joe Sempolinski is looking back at the highlights of his four-month tenure in Congress. Sempolinski has represented the 23rd Congressional District following a special election in August. He replaced Tom Reed who had resigned. He … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 21st Century Assistive Technology Act, 23rd Congressional District, Joe Sempolinski, Nick Langworthy, Tom Reed, Words Matter Act

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